How to Apply for Federal Funding | Main Street America

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Federal agencies like USDA Rural Development, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development offer billions in grants and loans for programs that aimed at revitalizing downtowns in smaller and rural communities. But, as many Main Street practitioners have experienced, the application processes for access to these funds can be overwhelming, complicated, and time-consuming. This roadblock prevents Main Street leaders from accessing these funds, thereby preventing them from being fully able to leverage available resources for their work in their districts. 

To help you navigate the federal fund application process and requirements, Nancy Pope, an expert fundraiser with decades of experience working with federal grants, shared tips and best practices for federal fund applications and programs.


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